More Abe Lincoln Sketches from my Moleskine

more Abe Lincoln Sketches

Lincoln without his iconic beard at age 37.

Abe Lincoln Sketches

These are a few pages out of my Moleskine sketchbook. Abraham Lincoln is a hero of mine and I'm considering doing a portrait of him.

The Minifig in the Golden Helmet, oil on panel, 10"x8"

I've been working on this little painting for a few days now. It is my rendition of the famous painting The Man in The Golden Helmet. I always have great fun trying to get a Rembrandtesque feel. It is painted in oils on an Ampersand panel. The minifig head is taken from a Lego Viking figure.

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Website Update!

I have finally got a beta version of my website published. Please take the time to check it out and give me your feedback. I have many more paintings that need to be added. I will continue to use this blog for more up to the minute announcements and works in progress.

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Jack 'n' Meg ,oil on canvas, 17.25"x25.75"

I started this painting way back in January. I finally put the finishing touches on it this week. I usually avoid narrative but had some fun with the Lego minifigs in this piece. Elements of the composition have been appropriated from a popular photograph of Jack and Meg White of the garage rock band, The White Stripes.

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I'm Back

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I will be back to blogging as usual this month. You can't expect to see several new paintings and drawings posted before years end.

Rock Totem

I hope this totem helps me find my way.

Fire Chief, oil on canvas, 18" x 27"

Chief comes from an era before Lego developed the transparent flame piece. Never the less Chief is brave and hasn't forgotten where he came from.

Portrait in progress, oil on canvas, 18" x 27"

This is an in-progress, full-length oil portrait of the fire chief for the LLFD. During the course of this painting I've come to respect the him as the most knowledgeable fire chief I've met. I will post the progress of this painting.

Lorain at W.68, oil on panel, 5"x7"

This is a very small study of a decaying residential structure on Cleveland's west side.

Bass Player, oil on canvas, 25"x32"

I've been working on this painting for a long time now. I finally put the finish on it today.

Some preliminary sketches for my Art Tatum portrait.